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We are not in alliance with Otti, LP — Abia APC
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has dismissed reports of an alleged alliance between the party, Governor Alex Otti and the Labour Party
Afreximbank H1 profit jumps 30% to $535m as lending hits $35.4bn
By Udeme Akpan The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) recorded a 30 per cent increase in net income to $534.7 million in the first half of 2026, as stronger lending boosted
Mangu Attacks: Death toll hits 28, MDA demands sustained military action
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Mwaghavul Development Association (MDA) has condemned recent attacks on communities in Mwaghavul land, saying 28 people were killed in separate attacks on Bin Mper
Court of Appeal sets aside ruling against Presco, restores AGM, rights issue
By Henry Ojelu The Court of Appeal, Benin Judicial Division, has set aside the December 11, 2025 ruling of the Federal High Court, Benin, which had nullified Presco Plc’s 2025
Industrial capacity key to prosperity, stability — Defence Minister
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has identified industrialisation, strategic leadership and regional economic integration as critical drivers of national security, economic prosperity
Troops intercept gun runners, rescue six kidnapped victims in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons and rescued six kidnapped victims in two separate operations conducted in Zamfara State.
Tinubu deserves to be president for long term - Olubadan
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has said President Bola Tinubu deserves to remain in office for a long time, citing his administration’s performance. Ladoja made the remarks on
PH Refinery: N’Delta coalition backs Senate, demands EFCC, CCB probe of Kyari
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — A coalition of more than 28 civil society organisations across the Niger Delta has backed the Senate’s call for an investigation into the controversial rehabilitation
Underage drinking: NAFDAC begins street-by-street alcohol crackdown
…Says almost half of minors procure drinks in prohibited packs By Chioma Obinna LAGOS — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Monday commenced a
5 longest bridges in Africa
By Deborah Oyekale Bridges are more than concrete and steel; and across Africa, they link cities, support trade, and carry millions of people every day. As of 2026, here are
